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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.95, 378.04 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.95, 378.04 and 149.61 is: 206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.95 : 378.04 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.95/378.04 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.95x = 378.04 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.95x = 56,558.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,558.28/273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.46

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