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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.90, 403.33 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.90, 403.33 and 76.53 is: 114.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.90 : 403.33 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.90/403.33 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.90x = 403.33 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.90x = 30,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,866.84/268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.79

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