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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 402.28 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 402.28 and 85.62 is: 128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 402.28 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/402.28 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 402.28 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 34,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,442.73/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.41

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