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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.33, 367.53 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.33, 367.53 and 148.32 is: 204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.33 : 367.53 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.33/367.53 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.33x = 367.53 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.33x = 54,512.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,512.05/266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.68

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