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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.77, 406.04 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.77, 406.04 and 148.97 is: 223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.77 : 406.04 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.77/406.04 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.77x = 406.04 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.77x = 60,488.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,488.05/270.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.40

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