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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.85, 403.41 and 131.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.85, 403.41 and 131.87 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.85 : 403.41 = 131.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.85/403.41 = 131.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.85x = 403.41 × 131.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.85x = 53,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,197.68/268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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