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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.02, 604.61 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.02, 604.61 and 146.50 is: 219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.02 : 604.61 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.02/604.61 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.02x = 604.61 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.02x = 88,575.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,575.37/403.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.78

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