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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 402.94 and 146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 402.94 and 146.89 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 402.94 = 146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/402.94 = 146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 402.94 × 146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 59,187.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,187.86/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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