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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 376.92 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 376.92 and 148.79 is: 205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 376.92 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/376.92 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 376.92 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 56,080.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,080.75/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.33

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