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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.45, 402.59 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.45, 402.59 and 95.09 is: 142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.45 : 402.59 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.45/402.59 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.45x = 402.59 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.45x = 38,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,282.14/268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.61

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