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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.39, 402.75 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.39, 402.75 and 106.05 is: 159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.39 : 402.75 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.39/402.75 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.39x = 402.75 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.39x = 42,711.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,711.64/268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.14

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