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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 365.70 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 365.70 and 148.56 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 365.70 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/365.70 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 365.70 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 54,328.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,328.39/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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