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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.75, 370.84 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.75, 370.84 and 149.11 is: 205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.75 : 370.84 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.75/370.84 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.75x = 370.84 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.75x = 55,296.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,296.39/268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.75

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