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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.82, 402.77 and 147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.82, 402.77 and 147.17 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.82 : 402.77 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.82/402.77 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.82x = 402.77 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.82x = 59,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,275.66/268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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