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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.69, 403.09 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.69, 403.09 and 95.37 is: 143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.69 : 403.09 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.69/403.09 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.69x = 403.09 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.69x = 38,442.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,442.69/268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.07

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