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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 403.38 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 403.38 and 114.84 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 403.38 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/403.38 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 403.38 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 46,322.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,322.14/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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