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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.76, 604.20 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.76, 604.20 and 146.24 is: 219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.76 : 604.20 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.76/604.20 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.76x = 604.20 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.76x = 88,358.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,358.21/402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.38

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