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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 402.72 and 85.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 402.72 and 85.85 is: 128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 402.72 = 85.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/402.72 = 85.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 402.72 × 85.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 34,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571.50/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.79

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