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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 402.72 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 402.72 and 131.33 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 402.72 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/402.72 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 402.72 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 52,889.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,889.22/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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