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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.44, 405.48 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.44, 405.48 and 148.76 is: 223.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.44 : 405.48 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.44/405.48 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.44x = 405.48 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.44x = 60,319.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,319.20/270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.04

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