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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 402.72 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 402.72 and 92.78 is: 139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 402.72 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/402.72 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 402.72 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 37,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,362.35/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.16

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