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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 402.44 and 138.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 402.44 and 138.17 is: 207.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 402.44 = 138.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/402.44 = 138.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 402.44 × 138.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 55,605.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,605.13/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.35

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