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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 402 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 402 and 138.02 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 402 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/402 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 402 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 55,482.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,482.03/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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