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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.65, 402.82 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.65, 402.82 and 138.50 is: 207.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.65 : 402.82 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.65/402.82 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.65x = 402.82 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.65x = 55,790.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,790.57/268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.67

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