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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 377.69 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 377.69 and 149.36 is: 206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 377.69 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/377.69 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 377.69 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 56,409.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,409.14/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.11

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