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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.78, 376.44 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.78, 376.44 and 148.44 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.78 : 376.44 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.78/376.44 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.78x = 376.44 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.78x = 55,878.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,878.75/272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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