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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.67, 402.93 and 95.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.67, 402.93 and 95.33 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.67 : 402.93 = 95.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.67/402.93 = 95.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.67x = 402.93 × 95.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.67x = 38,412.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,412.32/268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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