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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.98, 404.80 and 148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.98, 404.80 and 148.21 is: 222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.98 : 404.80 = 148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.98/404.80 = 148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.98x = 404.80 × 148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.98x = 59,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,995.54/269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.22

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