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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 366.59 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 366.59 and 149.22 is: 205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 366.59 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/366.59 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 366.59 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 54,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,702.56/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.94

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