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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 402.22 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 402.22 and 94.86 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 402.22 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/402.22 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 402.22 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 38,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,154.59/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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