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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 366.12 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 366.12 and 148.88 is: 205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 366.12 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/366.12 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 366.12 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 54,507.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,507.95/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.44

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