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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.83, 403.31 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.83, 403.31 and 131.94 is: 197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.83 : 403.31 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.83/403.31 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.83x = 403.31 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.83x = 53,213.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,213.05/268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.94

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