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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.12, 402.02 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.12, 402.02 and 131.12 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.12 : 402.02 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.12/402.02 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.12x = 402.02 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.12x = 52,712.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,712.86/268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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