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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.93, 403.56 and 86.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.93, 403.56 and 86.46 is: 129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.93 : 403.56 = 86.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.93/403.56 = 86.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.93x = 403.56 × 86.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.93x = 34,890.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,890.79/268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.74

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