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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.41, 366.24 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.41, 366.24 and 148.98 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.41 : 366.24 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.41/366.24 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.41x = 366.24 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.41x = 54,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,562.44/265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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