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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.71, 402.91 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.71, 402.91 and 145.23 is: 217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.71 : 402.91 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.71/402.91 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.71x = 402.91 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.71x = 58,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,514.62/268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.76

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