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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 371.36 and 149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 371.36 and 149.47 is: 206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 371.36 = 149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/371.36 = 149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 371.36 × 149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 55,505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,505.50/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.26

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