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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 402.12 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 402.12 and 103.66 is: 155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 402.12 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/402.12 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 402.12 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 41,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,682.75/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.45

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