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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.37, 405.75 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.37, 405.75 and 148.73 is: 223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.37 : 405.75 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.37/405.75 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.37x = 405.75 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.37x = 60,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,347.20/270.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.21

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