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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 402.55 and 147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 402.55 and 147.03 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 402.55 = 147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/402.55 = 147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 402.55 × 147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 59,186.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186.93/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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