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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.29, 366.09 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.29, 366.09 and 148.86 is: 205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.29 : 366.09 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.29/366.09 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.29x = 366.09 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.29x = 54,496.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,496.16/265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.42

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