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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.13, 402.11 and 85.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.13, 402.11 and 85.48 is: 128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.13 : 402.11 = 85.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.13/402.11 = 85.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.13x = 402.11 × 85.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.13x = 34,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,371.25/268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.19

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