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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 368.63 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 368.63 and 149.14 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 368.63 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/368.63 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 368.63 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 54,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,976.44/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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