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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 369.81 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 369.81 and 149.96 is: 206.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 369.81 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/369.81 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 369.81 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 55,455.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,455.13/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.94

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