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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 401.99 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 401.99 and 85.44 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 401.99 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/401.99 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 401.99 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 34,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,345.64/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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