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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 375.99 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 375.99 and 148.12 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 375.99 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/375.99 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 375.99 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 55,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,689.76/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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