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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 365.71 and 147.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 365.71 and 147.00 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 365.71 = 147.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/365.71 = 147.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 365.71 × 147.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 53,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,757.54/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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