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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.28, 377.12 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.28, 377.12 and 148.94 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.28 : 377.12 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.28/377.12 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.28x = 377.12 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.28x = 56,168.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,168.63/273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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