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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.64, 403 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.64, 403 and 86.04 is: 129.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.64 : 403 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.64/403 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.64x = 403 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.64x = 34,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,674.12/268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.07

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