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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.74, 368.09 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.74, 368.09 and 148.71 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.74 : 368.09 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.74/368.09 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.74x = 368.09 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.74x = 54,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,738.66/266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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