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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.73, 369.43 and 149.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.73, 369.43 and 149.71 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.73 : 369.43 = 149.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.73/369.43 = 149.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.73x = 369.43 × 149.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.73x = 55,306.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,306.22/267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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