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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 402.42 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 402.42 and 105.86 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 402.42 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/402.42 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 402.42 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 42,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,600.18/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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