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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.55, 603.84 and 146.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.55, 603.84 and 146.05 is: 219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.55 : 603.84 = 146.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.55/603.84 = 146.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.55x = 603.84 × 146.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.55x = 88,190.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,190.83/402.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.08

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