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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.91, 403.29 and 97.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.91, 403.29 and 97.91 is: 146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.91 : 403.29 = 97.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.91/403.29 = 97.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.91x = 403.29 × 97.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.91x = 39,486.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,486.12/268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.84

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