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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.38, 405.03 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.38, 405.03 and 148.61 is: 222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.38 : 405.03 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.38/405.03 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.38x = 405.03 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.38x = 60,191.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,191.51/270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.62

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