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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.41, 402.54 and 97.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.41, 402.54 and 97.41 is: 146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.41 : 402.54 = 97.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.41/402.54 = 97.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.41x = 402.54 × 97.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.41x = 39,211.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,211.42/268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.09

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