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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.61, 366.50 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.61, 366.50 and 147.57 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.61 : 366.50 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.61/366.50 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.61x = 366.50 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.61x = 54,084.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,084.22/265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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