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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.05, 403.69 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.05, 403.69 and 147.16 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.05 : 403.69 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.05/403.69 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.05x = 403.69 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.05x = 59,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,407.02/269.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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