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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 403.28 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 403.28 and 147.16 is: 220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 403.28 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/403.28 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 403.28 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 59,346.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,346.68/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.69

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