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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.59, 402.82 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.59, 402.82 and 95.16 is: 142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.59 : 402.82 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.59/402.82 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.59x = 402.82 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.59x = 38,333.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,333.62/268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.72

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