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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.43, 402.49 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.43, 402.49 and 138.24 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.43 : 402.49 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.43/402.49 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.43x = 402.49 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.43x = 55,639.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,639.61/268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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