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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 402.45 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 402.45 and 146.44 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 402.45 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/402.45 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 402.45 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 58,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,934.78/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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