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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.27, 367.50 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.27, 367.50 and 149.87 is: 206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.27 : 367.50 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.27/367.50 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.27x = 367.50 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.27x = 55,077.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,077.23/266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.85

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