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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.30, 402.37 and 144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.30, 402.37 and 144.74 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.30 : 402.37 = 144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.30/402.37 = 144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.30x = 402.37 × 144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.30x = 58,237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,237.41/268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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