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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 402.12 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 402.12 and 144.84 is: 217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 402.12 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/402.12 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 402.12 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 58,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,243.06/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.07

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