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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.45, 369.04 and 149.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.45, 369.04 and 149.42 is: 206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.45 : 369.04 = 149.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.45/369.04 = 149.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.45x = 369.04 × 149.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.45x = 55,140.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,140.11/267.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.17

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