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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.34, 402.53 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.34, 402.53 and 137.97 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.34 : 402.53 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.34/402.53 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.34x = 402.53 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.34x = 55,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,536.37/268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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