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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 401.99 and 94.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 401.99 and 94.73 is: 142.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 401.99 = 94.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/401.99 = 94.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 401.99 × 94.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 38,078.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,078.03/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.00

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