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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 366.55 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 366.55 and 147.60 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 366.55 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/366.55 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 366.55 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 54,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,102.78/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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