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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.58, 404.04 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.58, 404.04 and 147.80 is: 221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.58 : 404.04 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.58/404.04 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.58x = 404.04 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.58x = 59,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,717.11/269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.52

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