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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 395.64 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 395.64 and 148.56 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 395.64 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/395.64 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 395.64 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 58,776.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,776.28/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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