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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 402.87 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 402.87 and 146.97 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 402.87 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/402.87 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 402.87 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 59,209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,209.80/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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