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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.26, 366.04 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.26, 366.04 and 148.84 is: 205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.26 : 366.04 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.26/366.04 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.26x = 366.04 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.26x = 54,481.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,481.39/265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.39

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