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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.83, 403.18 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.83, 403.18 and 131.85 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.83 : 403.18 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.83/403.18 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.83x = 403.18 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.83x = 53,158.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,158.95/268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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