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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 378.15 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 378.15 and 149.68 is: 206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 378.15 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/378.15 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 378.15 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 56,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,600.82/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.56

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