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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.64, 403.02 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.64, 403.02 and 106.32 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.64 : 403.02 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.64/403.02 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.64x = 403.02 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.64x = 42,849.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,849.09/268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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