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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.65, 367.99 and 148.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.65, 367.99 and 148.63 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.65 : 367.99 = 148.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.65/367.99 = 148.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.65x = 367.99 × 148.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.65x = 54,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,691.77/266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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