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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.40, 369 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.40, 369 and 149.37 is: 206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.40 : 369 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.40/369 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.40x = 369 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.40x = 55,117.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,117.53/267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.12

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