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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 403.90 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 403.90 and 147.58 is: 221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 403.90 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/403.90 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 403.90 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 59,607.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,607.56/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.52

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