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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 402.51 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 402.51 and 85.70 is: 128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 402.51 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/402.51 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 402.51 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 34,493.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,493.00/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.57

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