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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.54, 377.47 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.54, 377.47 and 149.20 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.54 : 377.47 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.54/377.47 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.54x = 377.47 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.54x = 56,315.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,315.89/273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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