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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.87, 366.92 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.87, 366.92 and 147.87 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.87 : 366.92 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.87/366.92 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.87x = 366.92 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.87x = 54,256.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,256.46/265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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