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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.04, 365.74 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.04, 365.74 and 148.60 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.04 : 365.74 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.04/365.74 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.04x = 365.74 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.04x = 54,348.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,348.96/265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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