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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.01, 369.85 and 149.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.01, 369.85 and 149.99 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.01 : 369.85 = 149.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.01/369.85 = 149.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.01x = 369.85 × 149.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.01x = 55,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,473.80/268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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