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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.97, 369.76 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.97, 369.76 and 149.93 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.97 : 369.76 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.97/369.76 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.97x = 369.76 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.97x = 55,438.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,438.12/267.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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