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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 402.30 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 402.30 and 131.28 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 402.30 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/402.30 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 402.30 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 52,813.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,813.94/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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