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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.26, 366.05 and 148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.26, 366.05 and 148.85 is: 205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.26 : 366.05 = 148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.26/366.05 = 148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.26x = 366.05 × 148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.26x = 54,483.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,483.97/265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.40

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