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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.93, 403.29 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.93, 403.29 and 114.76 is: 172.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.93 : 403.29 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.93/403.29 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.93x = 403.29 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.93x = 46,280.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,280.55/268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.09

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