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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.03, 401.73 and 146.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.03, 401.73 and 146.53 is: 219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.03 : 401.73 = 146.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.03/401.73 = 146.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.03x = 401.73 × 146.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.03x = 58,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,865.50/268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.62

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