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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 377.12 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 377.12 and 148.92 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 377.12 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/377.12 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 377.12 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 56,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,161.65/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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