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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.53, 402.69 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.53, 402.69 and 85.89 is: 128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.53 : 402.69 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.53/402.69 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.53x = 402.69 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.53x = 34,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,587.04/268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.80

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