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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.33, 377.19 and 148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.33, 377.19 and 148.99 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.33 : 377.19 = 148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.33/377.19 = 148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.33x = 377.19 × 148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.33x = 56,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,197.72/273.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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