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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.27, 366.07 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.27, 366.07 and 148.83 is: 205.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.27 : 366.07 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.27/366.07 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.27x = 366.07 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.27x = 54,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,482.20/265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.38

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