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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.61, 402.95 and 85.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.61, 402.95 and 85.98 is: 128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.61 : 402.95 = 85.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.61/402.95 = 85.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.61x = 402.95 × 85.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.61x = 34,645.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,645.21/268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.98

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