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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.19, 367.35 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.19, 367.35 and 149.75 is: 206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.19 : 367.35 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.19/367.35 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.19x = 367.35 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.19x = 55,009.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,009.91/266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.66

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