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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.47, 404.34 and 147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.47, 404.34 and 147.70 is: 221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.47 : 404.34 = 147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.47/404.34 = 147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.47x = 404.34 × 147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.47x = 59,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,721.02/269.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.62

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