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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 402.84 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 402.84 and 92.86 is: 139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 402.84 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/402.84 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 402.84 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 37,407.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,407.72/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.28

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