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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.13, 367.20 and 149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.13, 367.20 and 149.69 is: 206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 367.20 = 149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/367.20 = 149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 367.20 × 149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 54,966.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,966.17/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.54

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