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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.95, 403.45 and 130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.95, 403.45 and 130.09 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.95 : 403.45 = 130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.95/403.45 = 130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.95x = 403.45 × 130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.95x = 52,482.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,482.14/268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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