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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.00, 376.74 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.00, 376.74 and 148.66 is: 205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.00 : 376.74 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.00/376.74 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.00x = 376.74 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.00x = 56,003.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,003.54/273.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.14

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