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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.63, 366.57 and 149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.63, 366.57 and 149.23 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.63 : 366.57 = 149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.63/366.57 = 149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.63x = 366.57 × 149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.63x = 54,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,700.66/265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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