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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.91, 402.65 and 159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.91, 402.65 and 159.13 is: 238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.91 : 402.65 = 159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.91/402.65 = 159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.91x = 402.65 × 159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.91x = 64,072.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,072.90/268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.27

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