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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.86, 377.91 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.86, 377.91 and 149.52 is: 206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.86 : 377.91 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.86/377.91 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.86x = 377.91 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.86x = 56,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505.04/273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.32

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