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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.67, 366.65 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.67, 366.65 and 147.66 is: 203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.67 : 366.65 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.67/366.65 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.67x = 366.65 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.67x = 54,139.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,139.54/265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.78

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