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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.98, 368.42 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.98, 368.42 and 148.94 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.98 : 368.42 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.98/368.42 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.98x = 368.42 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.98x = 54,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,872.47/266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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