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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.64, 366.54 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.64, 366.54 and 147.59 is: 203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.64 : 366.54 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.64/366.54 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.64x = 366.54 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.64x = 54,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,095.81/265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.65

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