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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.55, 366.45 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.55, 366.45 and 147.52 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.55 : 366.45 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.55/366.45 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.55x = 366.45 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.55x = 54,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,058.70/265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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