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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 403.38 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 403.38 and 104.40 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 403.38 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/403.38 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 403.38 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 42,112.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,112.87/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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