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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.46, 364.94 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.46, 364.94 and 148.02 is: 204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.46 : 364.94 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.46/364.94 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.46x = 364.94 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.46x = 54,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,018.42/264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.26

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