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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.24, 402.36 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.24, 402.36 and 95.04 is: 142.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.24 : 402.36 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.24/402.36 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.24x = 402.36 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.24x = 38,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240.29/268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.56

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