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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.79, 403.26 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.79, 403.26 and 114.73 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.79 : 403.26 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.79/403.26 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.79x = 403.26 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.79x = 46,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,266.02/268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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