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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.96, 403.28 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.96, 403.28 and 147.12 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.96 : 403.28 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.96/403.28 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.96x = 403.28 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.96x = 59,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,330.55/268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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