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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.18, 402.12 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.18, 402.12 and 94.78 is: 142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.18 : 402.12 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.18/402.12 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.18x = 402.12 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.18x = 38,113.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,113.44/268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.12

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