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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.69, 403.06 and 86.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.69, 403.06 and 86.08 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.69 : 403.06 = 86.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.69/403.06 = 86.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.69x = 403.06 × 86.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.69x = 34,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,695.40/268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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