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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 366.89 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 366.89 and 149.46 is: 206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 366.89 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/366.89 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 366.89 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 54,834.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,834.63/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.21

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