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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 402.02 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 402.02 and 94.72 is: 142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 402.02 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/402.02 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 402.02 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 38,079.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,079.33/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.04

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