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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.61, 603.92 and 146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.61, 603.92 and 146.11 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.61 : 603.92 = 146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.61/603.92 = 146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.61x = 603.92 × 146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.61x = 88,238.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,238.02/402.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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