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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 365.83 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 365.83 and 147.09 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 365.83 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/365.83 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 365.83 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 53,808.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,808.79/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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