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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.26, 378.46 and 149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.26, 378.46 and 149.89 is: 206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.26 : 378.46 = 149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.26/378.46 = 149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.26x = 378.46 × 149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.26x = 56,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,726.62/274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.84

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