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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.31, 366.13 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.31, 366.13 and 147.29 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.31 : 366.13 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.31/366.13 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.31x = 366.13 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.31x = 53,927.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,927.29/265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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