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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.57, 366.49 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.57, 366.49 and 147.57 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.57 : 366.49 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.57/366.49 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.57x = 366.49 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.57x = 54,081.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,081.10/265.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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