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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.33, 366.16 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.33, 366.16 and 148.90 is: 205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.33 : 366.16 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.33/366.16 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.33x = 366.16 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.33x = 54,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,519.59/265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.48

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