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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.71, 404.63 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.71, 404.63 and 147.91 is: 221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.71 : 404.63 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.71/404.63 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.71x = 404.63 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.71x = 59,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,848.82/269.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.90

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