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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.06, 602.96 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.06, 602.96 and 145.50 is: 218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.06 : 602.96 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.06/602.96 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.06x = 602.96 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.06x = 87,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,730.68/402.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.20

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