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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.52, 604.02 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.52, 604.02 and 146.04 is: 219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.52 : 604.02 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.52/604.02 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.52x = 604.02 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.52x = 88,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,211.08/402.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.15

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