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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.65, 369.37 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.65, 369.37 and 149.63 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.65 : 369.37 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.65/369.37 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.65x = 369.37 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.65x = 55,268.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,268.83/267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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