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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 405.58 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 405.58 and 148.54 is: 222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 405.58 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/405.58 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 405.58 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 60,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,244.85/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.90

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