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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.30, 378.55 and 149.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.30, 378.55 and 149.97 is: 206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.30 : 378.55 = 149.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.30/378.55 = 149.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.30x = 378.55 × 149.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.30x = 56,770.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,770.39/274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.96

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