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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.18, 367.32 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.18, 367.32 and 149.73 is: 206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.18 : 367.32 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.18/367.32 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.18x = 367.32 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.18x = 54,998.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,998.82/266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.63

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