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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 366.58 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 366.58 and 149.24 is: 205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 366.58 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/366.58 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 366.58 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 54,708.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,708.40/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.92

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