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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.35, 402.52 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.35, 402.52 and 85.74 is: 128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.35 : 402.52 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.35/402.52 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.35x = 402.52 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.35x = 34,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,512.06/268.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.61

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