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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.78, 403.32 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.78, 403.32 and 147.04 is: 220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.78 : 403.32 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.78/403.32 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.78x = 403.32 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.78x = 59,304.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,304.17/268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.64

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