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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 366.68 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 366.68 and 147.69 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 366.68 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/366.68 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 366.68 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 54,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,155.06/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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