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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.06, 403.83 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.06, 403.83 and 147.57 is: 221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.06 : 403.83 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.06/403.83 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.06x = 403.83 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.06x = 59,593.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,593.19/269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.49

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