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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 368.08 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 368.08 and 148.70 is: 205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 368.08 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/368.08 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 368.08 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 54,732.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,732.39/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.22

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