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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.05, 402.19 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.05, 402.19 and 146.16 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.05 : 402.19 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.05/402.19 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.05x = 402.19 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.05x = 58,784.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,784.09/268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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