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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.61, 369.31 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.61, 369.31 and 149.58 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.61 : 369.31 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.61/369.31 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.61x = 369.31 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.61x = 55,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,242.60/267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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