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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.44, 367.71 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.44, 367.71 and 148.43 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.44 : 367.71 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.44/367.71 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.44x = 367.71 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.44x = 54,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,576.61/266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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