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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 402.50 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 402.50 and 105.99 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 402.50 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/402.50 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 402.50 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 42,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,660.98/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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