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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.25, 367.44 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.25, 367.44 and 148.24 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.25 : 367.44 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.25/367.44 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.25x = 367.44 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.25x = 54,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,469.21/266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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