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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.64, 205.26 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.64, 205.26 and 148.28 is: 204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.64 : 205.26 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.64/205.26 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.64x = 205.26 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.64x = 30,435.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,435.95/148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.76

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