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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.09, 402.23 and 85.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.09, 402.23 and 85.51 is: 128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.09 : 402.23 = 85.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.09/402.23 = 85.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.09x = 402.23 × 85.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.09x = 34,394.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,394.69/268.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.30

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