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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.83, 406.47 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.83, 406.47 and 149.18 is: 223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.83 : 406.47 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.83/406.47 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.83x = 406.47 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.83x = 60,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,635.16/270.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.89

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