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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 402.93 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 402.93 and 159.03 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 402.93 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/402.93 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 402.93 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 64,077.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,077.96/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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