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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 367.35 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 367.35 and 148.20 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 367.35 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/367.35 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 367.35 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 54,441.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,441.27/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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