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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.75, 402.98 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.75, 402.98 and 131.66 is: 197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.75 : 402.98 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.75/402.98 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.75x = 402.98 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.75x = 53,055.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,055.18/268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.41

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