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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.36, 402.43 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.36, 402.43 and 105.99 is: 158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.36 : 402.43 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.36/402.43 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.36x = 402.43 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.36x = 42,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,653.56/268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.94

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