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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.87, 377.93 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.87, 377.93 and 149.54 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.87 : 377.93 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.87/377.93 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.87x = 377.93 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.87x = 56,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,514.14/273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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