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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 401.88 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 401.88 and 146.12 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 401.88 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/401.88 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 401.88 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 58,722.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,722.71/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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