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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.13, 402.35 and 146.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.13, 402.35 and 146.53 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.13 : 402.35 = 146.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.13/402.35 = 146.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.13x = 402.35 × 146.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.13x = 58,956.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,956.35/268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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