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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 366.08 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 366.08 and 147.26 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 366.08 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/366.08 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 366.08 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 53,906.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,906.37/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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