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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 404.78 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.92, 404.78 and 148.16 is: 222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.92 : 404.78 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.92/404.78 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.92x = 404.78 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.92x = 59,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,972.20/269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.19

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