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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.65, 402.98 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.65, 402.98 and 145.40 is: 218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.65 : 402.98 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.65/402.98 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.65x = 402.98 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.65x = 58,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,590.55/268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.09

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