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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 367.12 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 367.12 and 148.01 is: 204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 367.12 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/367.12 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 367.12 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 54,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,336.69/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.26

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