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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.46, 364.95 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.46, 364.95 and 148.02 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.46 : 364.95 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.46/364.95 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.46x = 364.95 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.46x = 54,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,019.90/264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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