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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 402.92 and 85.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 402.92 and 85.97 is: 128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 402.92 = 85.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/402.92 = 85.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 402.92 × 85.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 34,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,636.59/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.96

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