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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.18, 403.31 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.18, 403.31 and 147.53 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.18 : 403.31 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.18/403.31 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.18x = 403.31 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.18x = 59,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,497.57/269.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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