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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.89, 369.59 and 149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.89, 369.59 and 149.85 is: 206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.89 : 369.59 = 149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.89/369.59 = 149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.89x = 369.59 × 149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.89x = 55,382.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,382.31/267.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.74

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