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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.30, 366.11 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.30, 366.11 and 147.28 is: 203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.30 : 366.11 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.30/366.11 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.30x = 366.11 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.30x = 53,920.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,920.68/265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.24

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