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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.78, 403.17 and 76.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.78, 403.17 and 76.41 is: 114.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.78 : 403.17 = 76.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.78/403.17 = 76.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.78x = 403.17 × 76.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.78x = 30,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,806.22/268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.62

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