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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.42, 402.73 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.42, 402.73 and 145.01 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.42 : 402.73 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.42/402.73 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.42x = 402.73 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.42x = 58,397.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,397.14/268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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