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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.37, 366.21 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.37, 366.21 and 148.93 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.37 : 366.21 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.37/366.21 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.37x = 366.21 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.37x = 54,539.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,539.66/265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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