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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.34, 367.55 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.34, 367.55 and 148.31 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.34 : 367.55 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.34/367.55 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.34x = 367.55 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.34x = 54,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,509.24/266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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