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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.25, 402.28 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.25, 402.28 and 105.89 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.25 : 402.28 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.25/402.28 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.25x = 402.28 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.25x = 42,595.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,595.15/268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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