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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.86, 376.55 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.86, 376.55 and 148.52 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.86 : 376.55 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.86/376.55 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.86x = 376.55 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.86x = 55,926.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,926.52/272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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