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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 402.37 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 402.37 and 131.22 is: 196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 402.37 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/402.37 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 402.37 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 52,798.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,798.66/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.93

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