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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 366.31 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 366.31 and 149.02 is: 205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 366.31 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/366.31 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 366.31 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 54,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,587.52/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.65

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