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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 367.01 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 367.01 and 147.92 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 367.01 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/367.01 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 367.01 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 54,288.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,288.12/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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