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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.67, 402.66 and 106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.67, 402.66 and 106.26 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.67 : 402.66 = 106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.67/402.66 = 106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.67x = 402.66 × 106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.67x = 42,786.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,786.65/268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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