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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 404.07 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 404.07 and 147.96 is: 221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 404.07 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/404.07 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 404.07 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 59,786.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,786.20/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.73

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