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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.19, 368.71 and 149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.19, 368.71 and 149.15 is: 205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.19 : 368.71 = 149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.19/368.71 = 149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.19x = 368.71 × 149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.19x = 54,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,992.35/267.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.82

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