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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.93, 403 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.93, 403 and 159.27 is: 238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.93 : 403 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.93/403 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.93x = 403 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.93x = 64,185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,185.81/268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.67

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