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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.21, 402.28 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.21, 402.28 and 85.59 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.21 : 402.28 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.21/402.28 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.21x = 402.28 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.21x = 34,429.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,429.42/268.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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