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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.88, 366.92 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.88, 366.92 and 147.85 is: 204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.88 : 366.92 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.88/366.92 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.88x = 366.92 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.88x = 54,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,249.12/265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.04

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