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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 402.70 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 402.70 and 131.63 is: 197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 402.70 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/402.70 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 402.70 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 53,007.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,007.40/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.38

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