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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.19, 402.13 and 85.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.19, 402.13 and 85.49 is: 128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.19 : 402.13 = 85.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.19/402.13 = 85.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.19x = 402.13 × 85.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.19x = 34,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,379.21/268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.19

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