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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.87, 403.28 and 95.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.87, 403.28 and 95.53 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.87 : 403.28 = 95.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.87/403.28 = 95.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.87x = 403.28 × 95.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.87x = 38,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,524.97/268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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