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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.10, 365.83 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.10, 365.83 and 148.66 is: 205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.10 : 365.83 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.10/365.83 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.10x = 365.83 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.10x = 54,383.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,383.37/265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.15

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