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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.82, 403.08 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.82, 403.08 and 86.18 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.82 : 403.08 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.82/403.08 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.82x = 403.08 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.82x = 34,737.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,737.43/268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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