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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.82, 403.23 and 76.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.82, 403.23 and 76.45 is: 114.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.82 : 403.23 = 76.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.82/403.23 = 76.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.82x = 403.23 × 76.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.82x = 30,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,826.93/268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.68

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