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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 403.09 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 403.09 and 131.77 is: 197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 403.09 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/403.09 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 403.09 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 53,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,115.17/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.63

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