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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.01, 402.22 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.01, 402.22 and 138.12 is: 207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.01 : 402.22 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.01/402.22 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.01x = 402.22 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.01x = 55,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,554.63/268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.29

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