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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.68, 604.02 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.68, 604.02 and 146.12 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.68 : 604.02 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.68/604.02 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.68x = 604.02 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.68x = 88,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,259.40/402.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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