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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.77, 403.13 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.77, 403.13 and 76.40 is: 114.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.77 : 403.13 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.77/403.13 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.77x = 403.13 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.77x = 30,797.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,797.31/268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.59

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