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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.78, 366.83 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.78, 366.83 and 149.34 is: 206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 366.83 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/366.83 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 366.83 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 54,783.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,783.58/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.12

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