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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 402.94 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 402.94 and 97.50 is: 146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 402.94 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/402.94 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 402.94 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 39,286.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,286.65/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.25

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