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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.88, 403.43 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.88, 403.43 and 114.91 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.88 : 403.43 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.88/403.43 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.88x = 403.43 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.88x = 46,356.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,356.56/268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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