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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 378.40 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 378.40 and 149.87 is: 206.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 378.40 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/378.40 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 378.40 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 56,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,711.38/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.81

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