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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.15, 404.08 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.15, 404.08 and 147.47 is: 221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.15 : 404.08 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.15/404.08 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.15x = 404.08 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.15x = 59,587.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,587.29/269.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.39

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