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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.38, 366.25 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.38, 366.25 and 148.96 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.38 : 366.25 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.38/366.25 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.38x = 366.25 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.38x = 54,556.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,556.60/265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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