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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 402.64 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 402.64 and 131.37 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 402.64 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/402.64 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 402.64 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 52,895.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,895.24/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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