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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.54, 403 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.54, 403 and 106.27 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.54 : 403 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.54/403 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.54x = 403 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.54x = 42,826.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,826.81/268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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