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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 365.80 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 365.80 and 147.05 is: 202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 365.80 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/365.80 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 365.80 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 53,790.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,790.07/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.92

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