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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.04, 404.10 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.04, 404.10 and 148.08 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.04 : 404.10 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.04/404.10 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.04x = 404.10 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.04x = 59,839.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,839.13/270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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