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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.51, 404.19 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.51, 404.19 and 147.87 is: 221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.51 : 404.19 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.51/404.19 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.51x = 404.19 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.51x = 59,767.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,767.58/269.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.77

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