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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 365.76 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 365.76 and 148.62 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 365.76 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/365.76 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 365.76 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 54,359.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,359.25/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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