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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.43, 402.54 and 95.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.43, 402.54 and 95.07 is: 142.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.43 : 402.54 = 95.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.43/402.54 = 95.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.43x = 402.54 × 95.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.43x = 38,268.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,268.04/268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.56

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