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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.42, 367.58 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.42, 367.58 and 149.96 is: 206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.42 : 367.58 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.42/367.58 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.42x = 367.58 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.42x = 55,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,121.55/266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.90

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