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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.07, 401.96 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.07, 401.96 and 158.47 is: 237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.07 : 401.96 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.07/401.96 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.07x = 401.96 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.07x = 63,697.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,697.99/268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.62

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