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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 404.13 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 404.13 and 147.62 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 404.13 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/404.13 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 404.13 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 59,656.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,656.55/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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