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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.19, 404.97 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.19, 404.97 and 148.24 is: 222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.19 : 404.97 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.19/404.97 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.19x = 404.97 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.19x = 60,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,032.75/270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.19

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