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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 404.45 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 404.45 and 147.66 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 404.45 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/404.45 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 404.45 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 59,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,720.35/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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