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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.98, 403.29 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.98, 403.29 and 147.33 is: 220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.98 : 403.29 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.98/403.29 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.98x = 403.29 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.98x = 59,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,416.72/268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.90

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