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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 366.62 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 366.62 and 147.66 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 366.62 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/366.62 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 366.62 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 54,135.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,135.11/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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