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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 402.09 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 402.09 and 92.36 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 402.09 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/402.09 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 402.09 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 37,137.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,137.26/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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