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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 402.49 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 402.49 and 105.96 is: 158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 402.49 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/402.49 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 402.49 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 42,649.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,649.48/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.97

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