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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 402.24 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 402.24 and 105.96 is: 158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 402.24 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/402.24 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 402.24 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 42,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,621.35/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.90

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