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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.14, 404.82 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.14, 404.82 and 146.64 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.14 : 404.82 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.14/404.82 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.14x = 404.82 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.14x = 59,360.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,360.05/270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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