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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.46, 402.54 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.46, 402.54 and 138.44 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.46 : 402.54 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.46/402.54 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.46x = 402.54 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.46x = 55,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,727.64/268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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