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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.00, 365.68 and 146.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.00, 365.68 and 146.98 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.00 : 365.68 = 146.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.00/365.68 = 146.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.00x = 365.68 × 146.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.00x = 53,748.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,748.70/265.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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