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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 402.18 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 402.18 and 97 is: 145.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 402.18 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/402.18 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 402.18 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 39,011.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,011.46/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.57

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