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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.68, 603.86 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.68, 603.86 and 146.04 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.68 : 603.86 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.68/603.86 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.68x = 603.86 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.68x = 88,187.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,187.71/402.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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