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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.79, 377.83 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.79, 377.83 and 149.45 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.79 : 377.83 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.79/377.83 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.79x = 377.83 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.79x = 56,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,466.69/273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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