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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.36, 367.56 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.36, 367.56 and 149.92 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.36 : 367.56 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.36/367.56 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.36x = 367.56 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.36x = 55,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,103.68/266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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