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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 402.54 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 402.54 and 131.46 is: 197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 402.54 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/402.54 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 402.54 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 52,917.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,917.91/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.13

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