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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.83, 369.59 and 149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.83, 369.59 and 149.79 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.83 : 369.59 = 149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.83/369.59 = 149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.83x = 369.59 × 149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.83x = 55,360.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,360.14/267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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