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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.38, 367.54 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.38, 367.54 and 149.94 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.38 : 367.54 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.38/367.54 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.38x = 367.54 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.38x = 55,108.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,108.57/266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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