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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 402.16 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 402.16 and 85.47 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 402.16 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/402.16 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 402.16 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 34,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,371.40/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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