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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 402 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 402 and 131.18 is: 196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 402 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/402 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 402 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 52,732.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,732.35/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.70

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