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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.07, 402.11 and 146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.07, 402.11 and 146.30 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.07 : 402.11 = 146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.07/402.11 = 146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.07x = 402.11 × 146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.07x = 58,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,825.95/268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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