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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 402.90 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 402.90 and 131.67 is: 197.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 402.90 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/402.90 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 402.90 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 53,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,049.84/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.53

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