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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.14, 368.62 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.14, 368.62 and 149.12 is: 205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.14 : 368.62 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.14/368.62 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.14x = 368.62 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.14x = 54,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,968.34/267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.77

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