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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.06, 428.49 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.06, 428.49 and 268.14 is: 403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.06 : 428.49 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.06/428.49 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.06x = 428.49 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.06x = 114,895.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,895.31/285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.06

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