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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.64, 402.90 and 86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.64, 402.90 and 86 is: 128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.64 : 402.90 = 86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.64/402.90 = 86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.64x = 402.90 × 86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.64x = 34,649.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,649.40/268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.98

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