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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 404.39 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 404.39 and 148.10 is: 221.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 404.39 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/404.39 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 404.39 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 59,888.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,888.51/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.86

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