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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.79, 369.51 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.79, 369.51 and 149.77 is: 206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.79 : 369.51 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.79/369.51 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.79x = 369.51 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.79x = 55,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,343.29/267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.66

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