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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 402.12 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 402.12 and 131.04 is: 196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 402.12 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/402.12 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 402.12 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 52,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,693.80/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.38

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