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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.10, 402.18 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.10, 402.18 and 85.50 is: 128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.10 : 402.18 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.10/402.18 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.10x = 402.18 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.10x = 34,386.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,386.07/268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.26

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