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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.23, 366.03 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.23, 366.03 and 147.22 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.23 : 366.03 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.23/366.03 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.23x = 366.03 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.23x = 53,886.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,886.02/265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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