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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.63, 406.13 and 149.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.63, 406.13 and 149.00 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.63 : 406.13 = 149.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.63/406.13 = 149.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.63x = 406.13 × 149.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.63x = 60,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,510.59/270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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