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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.35, 402.39 and 94.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.35, 402.39 and 94.99 is: 142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.35 : 402.39 = 94.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.35/402.39 = 94.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.35x = 402.39 × 94.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.35x = 38,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,223.03/268.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.44

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