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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.94, 404.94 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.94, 404.94 and 148.38 is: 222.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.94 : 404.94 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.94/404.94 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.94x = 404.94 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.94x = 60,085.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,085.00/269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.59

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