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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 403.03 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 403.03 and 95.39 is: 143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 403.03 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/403.03 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 403.03 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 38,442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,442.98/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.08

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