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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 402 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 402 and 159.57 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 402 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/402 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 402 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 64,147.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,147.14/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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