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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.64, 366.61 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.64, 366.61 and 147.63 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.64 : 366.61 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.64/366.61 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.64x = 366.61 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.64x = 54,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,120.06/265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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