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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.31, 402.70 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.31, 402.70 and 131.51 is: 197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.31 : 402.70 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.31/402.70 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.31x = 402.70 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.31x = 52,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,959.08/268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.38

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