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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.01, 404.97 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.01, 404.97 and 146.56 is: 219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.01 : 404.97 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.01/404.97 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.01x = 404.97 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.01x = 59,349.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,349.65/270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.81

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