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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.88, 402.96 and 138.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.88, 402.96 and 138.77 is: 207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.88 : 402.96 = 138.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.88/402.96 = 138.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.88x = 402.96 × 138.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.88x = 55,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,916.74/268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.97

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