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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.07, 402.03 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.07, 402.03 and 131.09 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.07 : 402.03 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.07/402.03 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.07x = 402.03 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.07x = 52,700.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,700.10/268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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