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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.96, 403.62 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.96, 403.62 and 132.08 is: 198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.96 : 403.62 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.96/403.62 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.96x = 403.62 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.96x = 53,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,310.13/268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.21

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