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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.96, 402.99 and 132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.96, 402.99 and 132.07 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.96 : 402.99 = 132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.96/402.99 = 132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.96x = 402.99 × 132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.96x = 53,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,222.89/268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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