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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 366.17 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 366.17 and 148.90 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 366.17 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/366.17 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 366.17 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 54,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,520.88/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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