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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 402.79 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 402.79 and 103.95 is: 155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 402.79 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/402.79 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 402.79 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 41,870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,870.02/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.91

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