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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.51, 402.79 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.51, 402.79 and 104.06 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.51 : 402.79 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.51/402.79 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.51x = 402.79 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.51x = 41,913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,913.81/268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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