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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.03, 376.76 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.03, 376.76 and 148.68 is: 205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.03 : 376.76 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.03/376.76 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.03x = 376.76 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.03x = 56,017.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,017.05/273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.17

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