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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 366.34 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 366.34 and 149.04 is: 205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 366.34 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/366.34 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 366.34 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 54,599.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,599.31/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.67

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