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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.64, 403.10 and 147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.64, 403.10 and 147.03 is: 220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.64 : 403.10 = 147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.64/403.10 = 147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.64x = 403.10 × 147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.64x = 59,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,268.16/268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.63

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