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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.84, 404.92 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.84, 404.92 and 148.08 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.84 : 404.92 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.84/404.92 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.84x = 404.92 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.84x = 59,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,960.55/269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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