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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 402.03 and 146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 402.03 and 146.57 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 402.03 = 146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/402.03 = 146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 402.03 × 146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 58,923.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,923.53/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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