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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 376.74 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 376.74 and 148.66 is: 205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 376.74 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/376.74 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 376.74 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 56,006.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,006.17/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.15

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