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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.63, 604.03 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.63, 604.03 and 146.13 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.63 : 604.03 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.63/604.03 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.63x = 604.03 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.63x = 88,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,266.90/402.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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