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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.43, 402.66 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.43, 402.66 and 131.54 is: 197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.43 : 402.66 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.43/402.66 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.43x = 402.66 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.43x = 52,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,965.90/268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.32

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