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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.90, 403.50 and 131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.90, 403.50 and 131.89 is: 197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.90 : 403.50 = 131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.90/403.50 = 131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.90x = 403.50 × 131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.90x = 53,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,217.62/268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.91

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