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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.59, 369.27 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.59, 369.27 and 149.57 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.59 : 369.27 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.59/369.27 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.59x = 369.27 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.59x = 55,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,231.71/267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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