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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.68, 404.36 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.68, 404.36 and 147.80 is: 221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.68 : 404.36 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.68/404.36 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.68x = 404.36 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.68x = 59,764.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,764.41/269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.61

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