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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 402.93 and 86.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 402.93 and 86.01 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 402.93 = 86.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/402.93 = 86.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 402.93 × 86.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 34,656.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,656.01/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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