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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 402.17 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 402.17 and 94.77 is: 142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 402.17 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/402.17 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 402.17 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 38,114.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114.42/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.16

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