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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.53, 402.98 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.53, 402.98 and 104.13 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.53 : 402.98 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.53/402.98 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.53x = 402.98 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.53x = 41,961.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,961.79/268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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