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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 402.76 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 402.76 and 138.48 is: 207.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 402.76 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/402.76 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 402.76 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 55,774.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,774.20/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.73

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