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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.47, 403.48 and 145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.47, 403.48 and 145.81 is: 218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.47 : 403.48 = 145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.47/403.48 = 145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.47x = 403.48 × 145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.47x = 58,831.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,831.42/269.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.32

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