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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 395.96 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 395.96 and 148.40 is: 222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 395.96 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/395.96 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 395.96 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 58,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,760.46/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.58

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