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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 403.32 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 403.32 and 76.50 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 403.32 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/403.32 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 403.32 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 30,853.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,853.98/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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