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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.65, 366.59 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.65, 366.59 and 147.62 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.65 : 366.59 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.65/366.59 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.65x = 366.59 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.65x = 54,117.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,117.30/265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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