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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.24, 402.16 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.24, 402.16 and 85.52 is: 128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.24 : 402.16 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.24/402.16 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.24x = 402.16 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.24x = 34,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,392.72/268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.22

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