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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 365.81 and 148.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 365.81 and 148.63 is: 205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 365.81 = 148.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/365.81 = 148.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 365.81 × 148.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 54,370.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,370.34/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.12

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