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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 402.04 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 402.04 and 85.52 is: 128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 402.04 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/402.04 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 402.04 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 34,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,382.46/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.25

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