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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.23, 402.04 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.23, 402.04 and 94.84 is: 142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.23 : 402.04 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.23/402.04 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.23x = 402.04 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.23x = 38,129.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129.47/268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.15

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