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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.48, 403.92 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.48, 403.92 and 147.80 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.48 : 403.92 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.48/403.92 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.48x = 403.92 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.48x = 59,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,699.38/269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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