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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.17, 378.35 and 149.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.17, 378.35 and 149.83 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.17 : 378.35 = 149.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.17/378.35 = 149.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.17x = 378.35 × 149.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.17x = 56,687.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,687.71/274.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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