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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.66, 377.66 and 149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.66, 377.66 and 149.33 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.66 : 377.66 = 149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.66/377.66 = 149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.66x = 377.66 × 149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.66x = 56,393.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,393.33/273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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