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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.13, 376.91 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.13, 376.91 and 148.79 is: 205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.13 : 376.91 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.13/376.91 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.13x = 376.91 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.13x = 56,081.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,081.75/273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.33

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