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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.16, 367.36 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.16, 367.36 and 149.76 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.16 : 367.36 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.16/367.36 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.16x = 367.36 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.16x = 55,015.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,015.83/266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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