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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.43, 367.66 and 149.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.43, 367.66 and 149.99 is: 206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.43 : 367.66 = 149.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.43/367.66 = 149.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.43x = 367.66 × 149.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.43x = 55,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,145.32/266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.98

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