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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.07, 408.14 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.07, 408.14 and 148.70 is: 223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.07 : 408.14 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.07/408.14 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.07x = 408.14 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.07x = 60,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,690.42/272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.07

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