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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.03, 365.71 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.03, 365.71 and 148.57 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.03 : 365.71 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.03/365.71 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.03x = 365.71 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.03x = 54,333.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,333.53/265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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