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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 402.74 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 402.74 and 95.20 is: 142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 402.74 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/402.74 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 402.74 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 38,340.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,340.85/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.79

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