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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.64, 402.56 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.64, 402.56 and 131.65 is: 197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.64 : 402.56 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.64/402.56 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.64x = 402.56 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.64x = 52,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,997.02/268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.28

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