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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.87, 405.03 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.87, 405.03 and 148.22 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.87 : 405.03 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.87/405.03 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.87x = 405.03 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.87x = 60,031.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,031.52/269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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