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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.25, 403.68 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.25, 403.68 and 147.36 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.25 : 403.68 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.25/403.68 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.25x = 403.68 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.25x = 59,486.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,486.28/269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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