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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 403.52 and 86.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 403.52 and 86.38 is: 129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 403.52 = 86.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/403.52 = 86.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 403.52 × 86.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 34,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,854.62/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.58

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