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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.65, 404.66 and 148.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.65, 404.66 and 148.00 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.65 : 404.66 = 148.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.65/404.66 = 148.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.65x = 404.66 × 148.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.65x = 59,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,888.96/269.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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