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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.31, 367.49 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.31, 367.49 and 148.29 is: 204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.31 : 367.49 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.31/367.49 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.31x = 367.49 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.31x = 54,493.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,493.53/266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.62

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