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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.51, 365.03 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.51, 365.03 and 148.08 is: 204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.51 : 365.03 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.51/365.03 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.51x = 365.03 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.51x = 54,052.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,052.09/264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.35

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