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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 364.97 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 364.97 and 148.05 is: 204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 364.97 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/364.97 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 364.97 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 54,033.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,033.07/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.30

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