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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 402.86 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 402.86 and 153.06 is: 229.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 402.86 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/402.86 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 402.86 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 61,661.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,661.75/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.43

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