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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.63, 903.94 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.63, 903.94 and 146.63 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.63 : 903.94 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.63/903.94 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.63x = 903.94 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.63x = 132,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,539.84/602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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