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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 402.30 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 402.30 and 146.58 is: 219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 402.30 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/402.30 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 402.30 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 58,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,967.63/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.55

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