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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.52, 403.62 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.52, 403.62 and 147.48 is: 220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.52 : 403.62 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.52/403.62 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.52x = 403.62 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.52x = 59,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,525.88/269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.86

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