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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 402.42 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 402.42 and 146.46 is: 219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 402.42 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/402.42 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 402.42 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 58,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,938.43/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.78

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