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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.11, 403.41 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.11, 403.41 and 147.23 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.11 : 403.41 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.11/403.41 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.11x = 403.41 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.11x = 59,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,394.05/269.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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