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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.49, 365.01 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.49, 365.01 and 148.05 is: 204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.49 : 365.01 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.49/365.01 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.49x = 365.01 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.49x = 54,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,039.73/264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.32

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