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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.83, 403.25 and 86.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.83, 403.25 and 86.31 is: 129.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.83 : 403.25 = 86.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.83/403.25 = 86.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.83x = 403.25 × 86.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.83x = 34,804.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,804.08/268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.47

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