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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.83, 403.13 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.83, 403.13 and 131.92 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.83 : 403.13 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.83/403.13 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.83x = 403.13 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.83x = 53,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,180.23/268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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