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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 402.44 and 106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 402.44 and 106 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 402.44 = 106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/402.44 = 106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 402.44 × 106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 42,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,658.64/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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