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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.67, 406.18 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.67, 406.18 and 149.02 is: 223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.67 : 406.18 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.67/406.18 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.67x = 406.18 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.67x = 60,528.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,528.94/270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.63

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