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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.65, 605.18 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.65, 605.18 and 146.97 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.65 : 605.18 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.65/605.18 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.65x = 605.18 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.65x = 88,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,942.57/403.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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