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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.67, 404.49 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.67, 404.49 and 147.90 is: 221.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.67 : 404.49 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.67/404.49 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.67x = 404.49 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.67x = 59,824.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,824.07/269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.84

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