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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.51, 367.79 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.51, 367.79 and 148.49 is: 204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.51 : 367.79 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.51/367.79 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.51x = 367.79 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.51x = 54,612.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,612.39/266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.92

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