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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.03, 402.10 and 85.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.03, 402.10 and 85.42 is: 128.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.03 : 402.10 = 85.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.03/402.10 = 85.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.03x = 402.10 × 85.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.03x = 34,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,347.38/268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.15

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