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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 402.78 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 402.78 and 106.38 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 402.78 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/402.78 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 402.78 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 42,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,847.74/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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