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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.87, 402.66 and 146.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.87, 402.66 and 146.83 is: 219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.87 : 402.66 = 146.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.87/402.66 = 146.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.87x = 402.66 × 146.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.87x = 59,122.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,122.57/268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.89

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