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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.33, 402.56 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.33, 402.56 and 106.02 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.33 : 402.56 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.33/402.56 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.33x = 402.56 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.33x = 42,679.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,679.41/268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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