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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.29, 367.49 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.29, 367.49 and 148.28 is: 204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.29 : 367.49 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.29/367.49 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.29x = 367.49 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.29x = 54,488.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,488.84/266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.62

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