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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.88, 403.30 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.88, 403.30 and 86.24 is: 129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.88 : 403.30 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.88/403.30 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.88x = 403.30 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.88x = 34,780.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,780.59/268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.35

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