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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.06, 401.67 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.06, 401.67 and 146.44 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.06 : 401.67 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.06/401.67 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.06x = 401.67 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.06x = 58,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,820.55/268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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