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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 377.95 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 377.95 and 149.54 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 377.95 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/377.95 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 377.95 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 56,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,518.64/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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