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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.54, 402.78 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.54, 402.78 and 145.10 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.54 : 402.78 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.54/402.78 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.54x = 402.78 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.54x = 58,443.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,443.38/268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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