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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 369.80 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 369.80 and 149.95 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 369.80 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/369.80 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 369.80 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 55,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,451.78/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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