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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.97, 373.93 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.97, 373.93 and 146.63 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.97 : 373.93 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.97/373.93 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.97x = 373.93 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.97x = 54,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,827.49/270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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