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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.00, 401.62 and 130.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.00, 401.62 and 130.91 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.00 : 401.62 = 130.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.00/401.62 = 130.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.00x = 401.62 × 130.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.00x = 52,573.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,573.74/268.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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