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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 404.92 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 404.92 and 99.08 is: 148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 404.92 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/404.92 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 404.92 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 40,119.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,119.47/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.52

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