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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.39, 366.26 and 147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.39, 366.26 and 147.37 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.39 : 366.26 = 147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.39/366.26 = 147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.39x = 366.26 × 147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.39x = 53,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,975.74/265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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