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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266, 367.08 and 149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266, 367.08 and 149.59 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 367.08 = 149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/367.08 = 149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 367.08 × 149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 54,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,911.50/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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