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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 366.98 and 149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 366.98 and 149.49 is: 206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 366.98 = 149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/366.98 = 149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 366.98 × 149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 54,859.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,859.09/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.28

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