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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.31, 368.86 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.31, 368.86 and 149.27 is: 205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.31 : 368.86 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.31/368.86 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.31x = 368.86 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.31x = 55,059.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,059.73/267.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.98

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