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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.61, 366.53 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.61, 366.53 and 149.19 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.61 : 366.53 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.61/366.53 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.61x = 366.53 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.61x = 54,681.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,681.86/265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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