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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.53, 402.81 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.53, 402.81 and 131.52 is: 197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.53 : 402.81 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.53/402.81 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.53x = 402.81 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.53x = 52,977.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,977.57/268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.29

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