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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.20, 403.40 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.20, 403.40 and 147.28 is: 220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.20 : 403.40 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.20/403.40 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.20x = 403.40 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.20x = 59,412.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,412.75/269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.70

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