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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.46, 603.78 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.46, 603.78 and 145.96 is: 218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.46 : 603.78 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.46/603.78 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.46x = 603.78 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.46x = 88,127.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,127.73/402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.97

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