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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 403.43 and 86.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 403.43 and 86.37 is: 129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 403.43 = 86.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/403.43 = 86.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 403.43 × 86.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 34,843.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,843.82/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.57

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