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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.07, 402.16 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.07, 402.16 and 85.47 is: 128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.07 : 402.16 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.07/402.16 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.07x = 402.16 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.07x = 34,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,372.40/268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.22

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