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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.43, 404.94 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.43, 404.94 and 148.44 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.43 : 404.94 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.43/404.94 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.43x = 404.94 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.43x = 60,109.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,109.29/270.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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