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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.82, 403.22 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.82, 403.22 and 131.90 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.82 : 403.22 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.82/403.22 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.82x = 403.22 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.82x = 53,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,184.72/268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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