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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.10, 402.31 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.10, 402.31 and 146.45 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.10 : 402.31 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.10/402.31 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.10x = 402.31 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.10x = 58,918.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,918.30/268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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