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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.93, 406.13 and 149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.93, 406.13 and 149.26 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.93 : 406.13 = 149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.93/406.13 = 149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.93x = 406.13 × 149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.93x = 60,618.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,618.96/270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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