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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.25, 402.17 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.25, 402.17 and 131.22 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.25 : 402.17 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.25/402.17 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.25x = 402.17 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.25x = 52,772.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,772.09/268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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