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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.82, 366.81 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.82, 366.81 and 149.39 is: 206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.82 : 366.81 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.82/366.81 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.82x = 366.81 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.82x = 54,797.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,797.75/265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.15

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