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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 366.28 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 366.28 and 149.04 is: 205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 366.28 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/366.28 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 366.28 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 54,590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,590.37/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.63

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