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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.35, 402.53 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.35, 402.53 and 94.98 is: 142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.35 : 402.53 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.35/402.53 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.35x = 402.53 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.35x = 38,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,232.30/268.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.47

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