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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 402.62 and 131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 402.62 and 131.69 is: 197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 402.62 = 131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/402.62 = 131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 402.62 × 131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 53,018.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,018.36/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.28

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