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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.59, 402.83 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.59, 402.83 and 131.50 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.59 : 402.83 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.59/402.83 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.59x = 402.83 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.59x = 52,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,972.15/268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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