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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 401.78 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 401.78 and 130.92 is: 196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 401.78 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/401.78 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 401.78 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 52,601.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,601.04/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.26

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