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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 403.36 and 114.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 403.36 and 114.79 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 403.36 = 114.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/403.36 = 114.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 403.36 × 114.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 46,301.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,301.69/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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