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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.89, 369.67 and 149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.89, 369.67 and 149.84 is: 206.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.89 : 369.67 = 149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.89/369.67 = 149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.89x = 369.67 × 149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.89x = 55,390.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,390.58/267.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.77

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