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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.12, 401.60 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.12, 401.60 and 146.13 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.12 : 401.60 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.12/401.60 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.12x = 401.60 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.12x = 58,685.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,685.81/268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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