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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.91, 403.41 and 86.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.91, 403.41 and 86.29 is: 129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.91 : 403.41 = 86.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.91/403.41 = 86.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.91x = 403.41 × 86.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.91x = 34,808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,808.23/268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.44

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