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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 367.34 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 367.34 and 149.76 is: 206.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 367.34 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/367.34 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 367.34 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 55,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,012.84/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.64

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