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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.75, 368.11 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.75, 368.11 and 148.72 is: 205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.75 : 368.11 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.75/368.11 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.75x = 368.11 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.75x = 54,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,744.44/266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.22

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