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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 402.08 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 402.08 and 131.07 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 402.08 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/402.08 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 402.08 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 52,700.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,700.63/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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