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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 402.47 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 402.47 and 105.90 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 402.47 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/402.47 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 402.47 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 42,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,621.04/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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