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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 402.88 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 402.88 and 131.72 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 402.88 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/402.88 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 402.88 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 53,067.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,067.35/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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