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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.82, 403.84 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.82, 403.84 and 146.10 is: 218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.82 : 403.84 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.82/403.84 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.82x = 403.84 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.82x = 59,001.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,001.02/269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.67

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