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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.89, 403.38 and 86.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.89, 403.38 and 86.33 is: 129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.89 : 403.38 = 86.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.89/403.38 = 86.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.89x = 403.38 × 86.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.89x = 34,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,821.78/268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.50

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