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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 402.18 and 85.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 402.18 and 85.46 is: 128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 402.18 = 85.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/402.18 = 85.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 402.18 × 85.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 34,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,370.30/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.21

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