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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.30, 367.50 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.30, 367.50 and 148.28 is: 204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.30 : 367.50 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.30/367.50 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.30x = 367.50 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.30x = 54,494.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,494.10/266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.63

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