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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.90, 402.96 and 157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.90, 402.96 and 157.84 is: 236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.90 : 402.96 = 157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.90/402.96 = 157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.90x = 402.96 × 157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.90x = 63,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,603.21/268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.53

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