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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.45, 402.70 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.45, 402.70 and 129.58 is: 194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.45 : 402.70 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.45/402.70 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.45x = 402.70 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.45x = 52,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,182.68/268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.39

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