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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 402.25 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 402.25 and 94.74 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 402.25 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/402.25 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 402.25 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 38,108.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,108.17/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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