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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 402.22 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 402.22 and 144.79 is: 216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 402.22 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/402.22 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 402.22 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 58,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,234.70/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.90

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