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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.04, 402.60 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.04, 402.60 and 147.08 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.04 : 402.60 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.04/402.60 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.04x = 402.60 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.04x = 59,214.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,214.41/269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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