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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 402.33 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 402.33 and 105.77 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 402.33 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/402.33 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 402.33 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 42,555.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,555.85/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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