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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.41, 402.72 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.41, 402.72 and 131.52 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.41 : 402.72 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.41/402.72 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.41x = 402.72 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.41x = 52,965.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,965.73/268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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