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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 402.12 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 402.12 and 106.02 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 402.12 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/402.12 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 402.12 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 42,632.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,632.76/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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