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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.40, 402.78 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.40, 402.78 and 104.02 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.40 : 402.78 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.40/402.78 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.40x = 402.78 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.40x = 41,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,897.18/268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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