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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 402 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 402 and 159.86 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 402 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/402 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 402 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 64,263.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,263.72/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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