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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.18, 401.96 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.18, 401.96 and 146.27 is: 219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.18 : 401.96 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.18/401.96 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.18x = 401.96 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.18x = 58,796.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,796.06/268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.24

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