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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.38, 402.26 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.38, 402.26 and 138.45 is: 207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.38 : 402.26 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.38/402.26 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.38x = 402.26 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.38x = 55,690.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,690.19/268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.50

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