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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.15, 401.81 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.15, 401.81 and 131.15 is: 196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.15 : 401.81 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.15/401.81 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.15x = 401.81 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.15x = 52,698.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,698.71/268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.53

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