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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 402.80 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 402.80 and 153.16 is: 229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 402.80 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/402.80 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 402.80 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 61,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,692.85/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.46

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