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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.55, 402.68 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.55, 402.68 and 95.19 is: 142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.55 : 402.68 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.55/402.68 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.55x = 402.68 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.55x = 38,330.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,330.63/268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.73

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