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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.43, 366.28 and 148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.43, 366.28 and 148.99 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.43 : 366.28 = 148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.43/366.28 = 148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.43x = 366.28 × 148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.43x = 54,570.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,570.23/265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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