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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 402.27 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 402.27 and 105.86 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 402.27 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/402.27 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 402.27 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 42,582.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,582.29/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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