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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.23, 403.02 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.23, 403.02 and 147.32 is: 220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.23 : 403.02 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.23/403.02 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.23x = 403.02 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.23x = 59,372.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,372.91/269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.53

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