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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.28, 402.42 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.28, 402.42 and 146.18 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.28 : 402.42 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.28/402.42 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.28x = 402.42 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.28x = 58,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,825.76/268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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