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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.55, 402.94 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.55, 402.94 and 146.66 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.55 : 402.94 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.55/402.94 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.55x = 402.94 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.55x = 59,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,095.18/268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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