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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 404.28 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 404.28 and 147.72 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 404.28 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/404.28 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 404.28 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 59,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,720.24/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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