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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.13, 402.26 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.13, 402.26 and 105.80 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.13 : 402.26 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.13/402.26 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.13x = 402.26 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.13x = 42,559.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,559.11/268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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