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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 402.68 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 402.68 and 97.60 is: 146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 402.68 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/402.68 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 402.68 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 39,301.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,301.57/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.34

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