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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 366.19 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 366.19 and 147.33 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 366.19 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/366.19 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 366.19 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 53,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,950.40/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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