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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.19, 403.93 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.19, 403.93 and 147.52 is: 221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.19 : 403.93 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.19/403.93 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.19x = 403.93 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.19x = 59,585.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,585.73/269.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.36

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