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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.31, 366.12 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.31, 366.12 and 147.28 is: 203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.31 : 366.12 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.31/366.12 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.31x = 366.12 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.31x = 53,923.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,923.43/265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.25

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