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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 405.09 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 405.09 and 148.11 is: 222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 405.09 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/405.09 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 405.09 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 59,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,997.88/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.20

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