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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.89, 402.53 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.89, 402.53 and 146.85 is: 219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.89 : 402.53 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.89/402.53 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.89x = 402.53 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.89x = 59,110.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,110.80/268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.83

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