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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.97, 404.72 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.97, 404.72 and 146.44 is: 219.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.97 : 404.72 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.97/404.72 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.97x = 404.72 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.97x = 59,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,267.20/269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.54

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