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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 368.75 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 368.75 and 149.20 is: 205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 368.75 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/368.75 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 368.75 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 55,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,017.50/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.89

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