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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.36, 402.60 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.36, 402.60 and 85.76 is: 128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.36 : 402.60 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.36/402.60 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.36x = 402.60 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.36x = 34,526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,526.98/268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.66

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