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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.83, 404.60 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.83, 404.60 and 146.51 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.83 : 404.60 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.83/404.60 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.83x = 404.60 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.83x = 59,276.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,276.71/269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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