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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.54, 405.30 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.54, 405.30 and 148.84 is: 222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.54 : 405.30 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.54/405.30 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.54x = 405.30 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.54x = 60,324.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,324.40/270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.98

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