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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.47, 376.01 and 148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.47, 376.01 and 148.13 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.47 : 376.01 = 148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.47/376.01 = 148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.47x = 376.01 × 148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.47x = 55,698.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,698.36/272.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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