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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 402.22 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 402.22 and 131.21 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 402.22 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/402.22 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 402.22 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 52,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,774.63/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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