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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 403.47 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 403.47 and 128.31 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 403.47 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/403.47 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 403.47 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 51,769.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,769.24/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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