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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 404.40 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 404.40 and 147.49 is: 221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 404.40 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/404.40 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 404.40 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 59,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,644.96/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.74

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