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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.25, 378.46 and 149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.25, 378.46 and 149.91 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.25 : 378.46 = 149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.25/378.46 = 149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.25x = 378.46 × 149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.25x = 56,736.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,736.55/274.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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