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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.75, 377.78 and 149.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.75, 377.78 and 149.42 is: 206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 377.78 = 149.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/377.78 = 149.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 377.78 × 149.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 56,445.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,445.53/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.19

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