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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 376.90 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 376.90 and 148.77 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 376.90 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/376.90 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 376.90 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 56,073.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,073.01/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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