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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.13, 365.89 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.13, 365.89 and 147.11 is: 203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.13 : 365.89 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.13/365.89 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.13x = 365.89 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.13x = 53,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,826.62/265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.02

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