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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.09, 401.88 and 105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.09, 401.88 and 105.73 is: 158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.09 : 401.88 = 105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.09/401.88 = 105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.09x = 401.88 × 105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.09x = 42,490.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,490.77/268.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.49

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