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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.83, 366.84 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.83, 366.84 and 147.80 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.83 : 366.84 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.83/366.84 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.83x = 366.84 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.83x = 54,218.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,218.21/265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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