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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.75, 402.88 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.75, 402.88 and 97.71 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.75 : 402.88 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.75/402.88 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.75x = 402.88 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.75x = 39,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,365.40/268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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