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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 365.70 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 365.70 and 148.57 is: 205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 365.70 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/365.70 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 365.70 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 54,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,332.05/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.03

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