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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 402.68 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 402.68 and 131.55 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 402.68 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/402.68 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 402.68 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 52,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,972.55/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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