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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.90, 403.26 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.90, 403.26 and 132.10 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.90 : 403.26 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.90/403.26 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.90x = 403.26 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.90x = 53,270.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,270.65/268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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