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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 405.42 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 405.42 and 148.54 is: 222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 405.42 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/405.42 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 405.42 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 60,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,221.09/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.71

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