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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.86, 604.29 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.86, 604.29 and 146.36 is: 219.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.86 : 604.29 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.86/604.29 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.86x = 604.29 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.86x = 88,443.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,443.88/402.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.54

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