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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.90, 376.60 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.90, 376.60 and 148.56 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.90 : 376.60 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.90/376.60 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.90x = 376.60 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.90x = 55,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,947.70/272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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