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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 403.29 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 403.29 and 86.27 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 403.29 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/403.29 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 403.29 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 34,790.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,790.60/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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