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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.97, 403.57 and 114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.97, 403.57 and 114.93 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.97 : 403.57 = 114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.97/403.57 = 114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.97x = 403.57 × 114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.97x = 46,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,382.30/268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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