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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.81, 403.25 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.81, 403.25 and 76.44 is: 114.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.81 : 403.25 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.81/403.25 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.81x = 403.25 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.81x = 30,824.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,824.05/268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.67

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