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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.09, 367.21 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.09, 367.21 and 148.07 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.09 : 367.21 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.09/367.21 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.09x = 367.21 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.09x = 54,370.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,370.58/266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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