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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.05, 402.35 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.05, 402.35 and 153.03 is: 229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.05 : 402.35 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.05/402.35 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.05x = 402.35 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.05x = 61,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,570.86/268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.70

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