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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 377.29 and 149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 377.29 and 149.06 is: 205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 377.29 = 149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/377.29 = 149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 377.29 × 149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 56,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,239.14/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.70

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