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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.93, 604.04 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.93, 604.04 and 146.37 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.93 : 604.04 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.93/604.04 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.93x = 604.04 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.93x = 88,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,412.60/402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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