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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 366.41 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 366.41 and 149.08 is: 205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 366.41 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/366.41 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 366.41 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 54,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,624.40/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.73

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