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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 402.27 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 402.27 and 131.34 is: 197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 402.27 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/402.27 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 402.27 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 52,834.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,834.14/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.02

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