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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 403.79 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 403.79 and 106.88 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 403.79 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/403.79 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 403.79 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 43,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,154.52/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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