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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.25, 366.03 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.25, 366.03 and 148.79 is: 205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.25 : 366.03 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.25/366.03 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.25x = 366.03 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.25x = 54,459.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,459.77/265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.32

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