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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.13, 365.85 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.13, 365.85 and 147.10 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.13 : 365.85 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.13/365.85 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.13x = 365.85 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.13x = 53,816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,816.54/265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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