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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.24, 366.03 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.24, 366.03 and 147.20 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.24 : 366.03 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.24/366.03 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.24x = 366.03 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.24x = 53,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,879.62/265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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