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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.34, 367.54 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.34, 367.54 and 149.92 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.34 : 367.54 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.34/367.54 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.34x = 367.54 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.34x = 55,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,101.60/266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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