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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 366.72 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 366.72 and 149.27 is: 206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 366.72 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/366.72 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 366.72 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 54,740.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,740.29/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.00

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