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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.01, 402.06 and 85.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.01, 402.06 and 85.40 is: 128.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.01 : 402.06 = 85.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.01/402.06 = 85.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.01x = 402.06 × 85.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.01x = 34,335.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,335.92/268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.11

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