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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.82, 377.88 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.82, 377.88 and 149.48 is: 206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.82 : 377.88 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.82/377.88 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.82x = 377.88 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.82x = 56,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,485.50/273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.29

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