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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.19, 401.98 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.19, 401.98 and 105.74 is: 158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.19 : 401.98 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.19/401.98 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.19x = 401.98 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.19x = 42,505.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,505.37/268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.49

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