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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 402.56 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 402.56 and 146.41 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 402.56 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/402.56 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 402.56 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 58,938.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,938.81/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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