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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.21, 367.40 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.21, 367.40 and 148.20 is: 204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.21 : 367.40 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.21/367.40 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.21x = 367.40 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.21x = 54,448.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,448.68/266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.53

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