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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 402.56 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 402.56 and 97.26 is: 145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 402.56 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/402.56 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 402.56 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 39,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,152.99/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.95

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