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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 368.41 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 368.41 and 148.94 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 368.41 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/368.41 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 368.41 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 54,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,872.50/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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