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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.42, 402.43 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.42, 402.43 and 131.39 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.42 : 402.43 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.42/402.43 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.42x = 402.43 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.42x = 52,875.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,875.73/268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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