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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.37, 402.56 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.37, 402.56 and 85.77 is: 128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.37 : 402.56 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.37/402.56 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.37x = 402.56 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.37x = 34,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,526.21/268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.65

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