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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.51, 401.89 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.51, 401.89 and 144.93 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.51 : 401.89 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.51/401.89 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.51x = 401.89 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.51x = 58,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,245.80/268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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