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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.18, 367.30 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.18, 367.30 and 149.74 is: 206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.18 : 367.30 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.18/367.30 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.18x = 367.30 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.18x = 54,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,999.50/266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.63

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