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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 401.82 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 401.82 and 137.86 is: 206.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 401.82 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/401.82 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 401.82 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 55,393.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,393.38/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.49

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