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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.27, 403.80 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.27, 403.80 and 147.47 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.27 : 403.80 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.27/403.80 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.27x = 403.80 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.27x = 59,546.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,546.37/269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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