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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.47, 402.63 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.47, 402.63 and 95.11 is: 142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.47 : 402.63 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.47/402.63 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.47x = 402.63 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.47x = 38,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,291.65/268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.63

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