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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.43, 366.28 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.43, 366.28 and 147.42 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.43 : 366.28 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.43/366.28 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.43x = 366.28 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.43x = 53,996.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,996.63/265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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