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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.23, 401.94 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.23, 401.94 and 105.87 is: 158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.23 : 401.94 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.23/401.94 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.23x = 401.94 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.23x = 42,553.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,553.39/268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.65

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