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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.40, 403.26 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.40, 403.26 and 147.36 is: 220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.40 : 403.26 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.40/403.26 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.40x = 403.26 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.40x = 59,424.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,424.39/269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.58

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