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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.96, 403.09 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.96, 403.09 and 131.82 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.96 : 403.09 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.96/403.09 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.96x = 403.09 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.96x = 53,134.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,134.99/268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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