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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.51, 365.02 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.51, 365.02 and 148.07 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.51 : 365.02 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.51/365.02 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.51x = 365.02 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.51x = 54,048.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,048.51/264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

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