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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.89, 403.37 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.89, 403.37 and 76.53 is: 114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.89 : 403.37 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.89/403.37 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.89x = 403.37 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.89x = 30,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,869.52/268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.80

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