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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 402.08 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 402.08 and 146.54 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 402.08 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/402.08 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 402.08 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 58,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,920.80/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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