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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 402.36 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 402.36 and 146.24 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 402.36 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/402.36 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 402.36 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 58,841.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,841.13/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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