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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.15, 367.31 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.15, 367.31 and 148.15 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.15 : 367.31 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.15/367.31 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.15x = 367.31 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.15x = 54,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414.40/266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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