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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 396.07 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 396.07 and 148.49 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 396.07 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/396.07 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 396.07 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 58,813.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,813.05/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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