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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 402.72 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 402.72 and 182.88 is: 273.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 402.72 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/402.72 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 402.72 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 73,649.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,649.43/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.99

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