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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.58, 369.26 and 149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.58, 369.26 and 149.55 is: 206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.58 : 369.26 = 149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.58/369.26 = 149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.58x = 369.26 × 149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.58x = 55,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,222.83/267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.38

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