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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.27, 366.12 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.27, 366.12 and 148.87 is: 205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.27 : 366.12 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.27/366.12 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.27x = 366.12 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.27x = 54,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,504.28/265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.47

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