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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.45, 402.74 and 85.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.45, 402.74 and 85.84 is: 128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.45 : 402.74 = 85.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.45/402.74 = 85.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.45x = 402.74 × 85.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.45x = 34,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571.20/268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.78

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