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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 404.01 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.92, 404.01 and 147.88 is: 221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.92 : 404.01 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.92/404.01 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.92x = 404.01 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.92x = 59,745.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,745.00/269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.34

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