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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 402.62 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 402.62 and 131.68 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 402.62 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/402.62 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 402.62 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 53,015.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,015.32/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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