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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.94, 402.94 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.94, 402.94 and 114.78 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.94 : 402.94 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.94/402.94 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.94x = 402.94 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.94x = 46,248.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,248.88/268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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