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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.82, 403.33 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.82, 403.33 and 95.48 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.82 : 403.33 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.82/403.33 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.82x = 403.33 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.82x = 38,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,509.38/268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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