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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.46, 402.38 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.46, 402.38 and 146.51 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.46 : 402.38 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.46/402.38 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.46x = 402.38 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.46x = 58,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,952.01/268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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