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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.63, 402.93 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.63, 402.93 and 95.23 is: 142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.63 : 402.93 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.63/402.93 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.63x = 402.93 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.63x = 38,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,371.02/268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.84

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