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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 402.84 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 402.84 and 106.28 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 402.84 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/402.84 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 402.84 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 42,815.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,815.60/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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