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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.58, 403.71 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.58, 403.71 and 147.54 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.58 : 403.71 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.58/403.71 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.58x = 403.71 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.58x = 59,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,563.37/269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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