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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.27, 402.30 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.27, 402.30 and 146.46 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.27 : 402.30 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.27/402.30 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.27x = 402.30 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.27x = 58,921.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,921.13/268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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