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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 403.52 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 403.52 and 147.51 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 403.52 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/403.52 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 403.52 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 59,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,522.50/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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