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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 369.69 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 369.69 and 149.87 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 369.69 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/369.69 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 369.69 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 55,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,405.40/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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