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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.41, 366.29 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.41, 366.29 and 148.97 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.41 : 366.29 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.41/366.29 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.41x = 366.29 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.41x = 54,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,563.65/265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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