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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 403.26 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 403.26 and 147.38 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 403.26 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/403.26 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 403.26 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 59,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,432.46/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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