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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.92, 369.71 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.92, 369.71 and 149.88 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.92 : 369.71 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.92/369.71 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.92x = 369.71 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.92x = 55,412.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,412.13/267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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