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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.21, 402.30 and 105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.21, 402.30 and 105.91 is: 158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.21 : 402.30 = 105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.21/402.30 = 105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.21x = 402.30 × 105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.21x = 42,606.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,606.59/268.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.85

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