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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 402.12 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 402.12 and 131.07 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 402.12 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/402.12 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 402.12 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 52,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,705.87/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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