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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.38, 402.57 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.38, 402.57 and 131.59 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.38 : 402.57 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.38/402.57 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.38x = 402.57 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.38x = 52,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,974.69/268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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