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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.46, 404.20 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.46, 404.20 and 147.96 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.46 : 404.20 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.46/404.20 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.46x = 404.20 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.46x = 59,805.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,805.43/269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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