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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 368.23 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 368.23 and 148.83 is: 205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 368.23 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/368.23 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 368.23 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 54,801.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,801.73/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.37

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