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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.30, 402.71 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.30, 402.71 and 146.82 is: 220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.30 : 402.71 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.30/402.71 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.30x = 402.71 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.30x = 59,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,125.88/268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.37

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