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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.62, 367.94 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.62, 367.94 and 148.60 is: 205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.62 : 367.94 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.62/367.94 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.62x = 367.94 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.62x = 54,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,675.14/266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.07

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