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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.44, 396.61 and 148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.44, 396.61 and 148.81 is: 223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.44 : 396.61 = 148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.44/396.61 = 148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.44x = 396.61 × 148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.44x = 59,019.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,019.53/264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.19

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