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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 402.26 and 94.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 402.26 and 94.81 is: 142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 402.26 = 94.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/402.26 = 94.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 402.26 × 94.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 38,138.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,138.27/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.22

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