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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.17, 365.92 and 147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.17, 365.92 and 147.13 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.17 : 365.92 = 147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.17/365.92 = 147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.17x = 365.92 × 147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.17x = 53,836.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,836.53/265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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