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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 401.95 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 401.95 and 105.63 is: 158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 401.95 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/401.95 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 401.95 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 42,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,457.98/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.38

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