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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 367.04 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 367.04 and 149.54 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 367.04 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/367.04 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 367.04 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 54,887.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,887.16/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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