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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.91, 404.55 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.91, 404.55 and 147.96 is: 221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.91 : 404.55 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.91/404.55 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.91x = 404.55 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.91x = 59,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,857.22/269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.77

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