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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 404.33 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 404.33 and 148.58 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 404.33 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/404.33 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 404.33 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 60,075.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,075.35/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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