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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.30, 401.97 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.30, 401.97 and 105.88 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.30 : 401.97 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.30/401.97 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.30x = 401.97 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.30x = 42,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,560.58/268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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