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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.79, 366.80 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.79, 366.80 and 149.36 is: 206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.79 : 366.80 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.79/366.80 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.79x = 366.80 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.79x = 54,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,782.67/265.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.11

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