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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 404.10 and 147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 404.10 and 147.45 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 404.10 = 147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/404.10 = 147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 404.10 × 147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 59,584.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,584.55/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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