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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.88, 404.16 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.88, 404.16 and 147.84 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.88 : 404.16 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.88/404.16 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.88x = 404.16 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.88x = 59,751.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,751.01/269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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