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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.42, 369.07 and 149.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.42, 369.07 and 149.42 is: 206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.42 : 369.07 = 149.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.42/369.07 = 149.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.42x = 369.07 × 149.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.42x = 55,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,146.44/267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.22

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