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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 405.78 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 405.78 and 148.74 is: 223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 405.78 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/405.78 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 405.78 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 60,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,355.72/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.24

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