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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.68, 401.18 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.68, 401.18 and 146.04 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.68 : 401.18 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.68/401.18 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.68x = 401.18 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.68x = 58,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,587.60/267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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