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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 402.91 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 402.91 and 138.51 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 402.91 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/402.91 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 402.91 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 55,807.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,807.06/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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