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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 401.71 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 401.71 and 146.51 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 401.71 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/401.71 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 401.71 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 58,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,852.52/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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