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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 402.38 and 85.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 402.38 and 85.60 is: 128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 402.38 = 85.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/402.38 = 85.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 402.38 × 85.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 34,441.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,441.29/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.41

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