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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.06, 405.25 and 146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.06, 405.25 and 146.67 is: 220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.06 : 405.25 = 146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.06/405.25 = 146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.06x = 405.25 × 146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.06x = 59,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,438.02/270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.09

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