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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.05, 365.76 and 148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.05, 365.76 and 148.59 is: 205.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.05 : 365.76 = 148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.05/365.76 = 148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.05x = 365.76 × 148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.05x = 54,348.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,348.28/265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.05

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