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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.73, 402.94 and 86.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.73, 402.94 and 86.05 is: 129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.73 : 402.94 = 86.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.73/402.94 = 86.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.73x = 402.94 × 86.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.73x = 34,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,672.99/268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.03

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