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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 405.08 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 405.08 and 148.28 is: 222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 405.08 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/405.08 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 405.08 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 60,064.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,064.91/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.52

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