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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.15, 376.94 and 148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.15, 376.94 and 148.81 is: 205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.15 : 376.94 = 148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.15/376.94 = 148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.15x = 376.94 × 148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.15x = 56,089.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,089.81/273.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.35

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