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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 403.18 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 403.18 and 147.02 is: 220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 403.18 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/403.18 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 403.18 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 59,273.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,273.14/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.61

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