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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.97, 366.99 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.97, 366.99 and 149.54 is: 206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.97 : 366.99 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.97/366.99 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.97x = 366.99 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.97x = 54,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,877.85/265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.33

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