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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.63, 402.96 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.63, 402.96 and 106.31 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.63 : 402.96 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.63/402.96 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.63x = 402.96 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.63x = 42,839.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,839.93/268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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