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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 402.99 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 402.99 and 146.85 is: 220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 402.99 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/402.99 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 402.99 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 59,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,179.08/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.31

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