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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 402.85 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 402.85 and 86.02 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 402.85 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/402.85 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 402.85 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 34,652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,652.15/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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