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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.81, 369.57 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.81, 369.57 and 149.77 is: 206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.81 : 369.57 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.81/369.57 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.81x = 369.57 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.81x = 55,350.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,350.50/267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.68

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