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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.89, 403.22 and 86.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.89, 403.22 and 86.23 is: 129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.89 : 403.22 = 86.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.89/403.22 = 86.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.89x = 403.22 × 86.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.89x = 34,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,769.66/268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.31

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