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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.41, 405.81 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.41, 405.81 and 148.64 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.41 : 405.81 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.41/405.81 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.41x = 405.81 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.41x = 60,317.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,317.57/270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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