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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 403.25 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 403.25 and 131.83 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 403.25 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/403.25 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 403.25 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 53,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,159.79/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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