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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.56, 603.91 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.56, 603.91 and 146 is: 219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.56 : 603.91 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.56/603.91 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.56x = 603.91 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.56x = 88,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,170.86/402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.03

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