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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.66, 404.61 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.66, 404.61 and 147.74 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.66 : 404.61 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.66/404.61 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.66x = 404.61 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.66x = 59,777.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,777.08/269.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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