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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.98, 403.22 and 86.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.98, 403.22 and 86.25 is: 129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.98 : 403.22 = 86.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.98/403.22 = 86.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.98x = 403.22 × 86.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.98x = 34,778.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,778.28/268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.30

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