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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 367.39 and 148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 367.39 and 148.21 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 367.39 = 148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/367.39 = 148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 367.39 × 148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 54,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,450.87/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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