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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.54, 402.86 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.54, 402.86 and 131.47 is: 197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.54 : 402.86 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.54/402.86 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.54x = 402.86 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.54x = 52,964.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,964.00/268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.23

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