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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 369.88 and 149.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 369.88 and 149.99 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 369.88 = 149.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/369.88 = 149.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 369.88 × 149.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 55,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,478.85/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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