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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.20, 403.48 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.20, 403.48 and 147.44 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.20 : 403.48 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.20/403.48 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.20x = 403.48 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.20x = 59,489.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,489.09/269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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