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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.28, 378.51 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.28, 378.51 and 149.95 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.28 : 378.51 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.28/378.51 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.28x = 378.51 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.28x = 56,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,757.57/274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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