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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.29, 378.51 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.29, 378.51 and 149.94 is: 206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.29 : 378.51 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.29/378.51 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.29x = 378.51 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.29x = 56,753.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,753.23/274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.91

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