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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.35, 402.38 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.35, 402.38 and 131.13 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.35 : 402.38 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.35/402.38 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.35x = 402.38 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.35x = 52,763.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,763.43/268.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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