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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.19, 368.73 and 149.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.19, 368.73 and 149.17 is: 205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.19 : 368.73 = 149.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.19/368.73 = 149.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.19x = 368.73 × 149.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.19x = 55,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,003.36/267.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.86

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