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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.73, 368.04 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.73, 368.04 and 148.69 is: 205.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.73 : 368.04 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.73/368.04 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.73x = 368.04 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.73x = 54,722.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,722.03/266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.16

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