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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.28, 402.58 and 94.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.28, 402.58 and 94.93 is: 142.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.28 : 402.58 = 94.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.28/402.58 = 94.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.28x = 402.58 × 94.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.28x = 38,216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,216.92/268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.45

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