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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 402.66 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 402.66 and 97.56 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 402.66 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/402.66 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 402.66 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 39,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,283.51/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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