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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.41, 402.59 and 85.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.41, 402.59 and 85.83 is: 128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.41 : 402.59 = 85.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.41/402.59 = 85.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.41x = 402.59 × 85.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.41x = 34,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,553.87/268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.74

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