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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.47, 364.97 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.47, 364.97 and 148.03 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.47 : 364.97 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.47/364.97 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.47x = 364.97 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.47x = 54,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,026.78/264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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