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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.67, 603.91 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.67, 603.91 and 146.17 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.67 : 603.91 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.67/603.91 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.67x = 603.91 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.67x = 88,273.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,273.52/402.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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