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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.60, 405.11 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.60, 405.11 and 146.27 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.60 : 405.11 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.60/405.11 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.60x = 405.11 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.60x = 59,256.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,256.82/269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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