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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 377.11 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 377.11 and 148.93 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 377.11 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/377.11 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 377.11 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 56,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,162.99/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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