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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.55, 403.08 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.55, 403.08 and 147.07 is: 220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.55 : 403.08 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.55/403.08 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.55x = 403.08 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.55x = 59,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,280.98/268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.74

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