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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.58, 377.54 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.58, 377.54 and 149.25 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.58 : 377.54 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.58/377.54 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.58x = 377.54 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.58x = 56,346.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,346.33/273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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