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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.25, 402.26 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.25, 402.26 and 94.88 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.25 : 402.26 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.25/402.26 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.25x = 402.26 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.25x = 38,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,166.96/268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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